Education

BNT youth leader focuses on marine conservation
Steffon Evans, who coordinates the Bahamas National Trust’s senior youth group — the Navigators — was recently selected by the U.S. Department of State to participate in a leadership exchange program focusing on marine conservation.
The goal o...

Mother and son learning a trade together at BTVI
He is a reporter and his mother is an attorney. Yet, they both are part-time carpentry majors at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).
The name Royston Jones is familiar, as he writes articles for The Nassau Guardian and has reporte...

BAMSI donates bananas to local charities
The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) has donated 30 cases of bananas to local charities across New Providence to help those who experienced the devastating effects of Hurricane Matthew.
Alaasis Braynen, BAMSI’s general mana...

Many schools to remain closed
Minister of Education, Science and Technology Jerome Fitzgerald yesterday announced that public schools on North Andros, the Berry Islands, Grand Bahama and New Providence will remain closed for the rest of this week in order to facilitate the clean-...

BAMSI positions itself as the nation’s multiplication center
In a move that is hoped in time will serve as a major strike against the country’s billion dollar food import bill, almost 300 animals were flown into the country recently by the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI).
Veterinari...

Real security lies within
I do believe, that in the long run, just about everyone desires security in their life. That’s why I guess, that people like to get a good, high paying job, make lots of money, build a huge mansion in which to live and accumulate great wealth. This...

Fidelity pays 43 students for ‘A’ grades
Fidelity Bank has rewarded staff members’ children for academic excellence on last year’s report cards.
With 43 students recognized this year for academic excellence over the last school year, the Fidelity Pays for A’s Educational Program (FPA...